complete verse (Job 30:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Job 30:15:

  • Kupsabiny: “I became terrified
    my manhood/dignity disappeared like the wind
    and my blessings passed like the cloud.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Terror surrounds me.
    My honor has been blown away [lit.: caused to fly away] as by the wind.
    My security has vanished like a cloud.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “My fear was very intense, and my honor and wealth had-vanished like a cloud that was-blown-away by a strong wind.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “I am very terrified;
    My dignity/honor has been taken away as though it has been blown away by the wind,
    and my prosperity has disappeared like clouds disappear. ” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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